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INSPECTION GUIDE for 
INFANTRY TROOPS 

Designed as an aid to the In- 
specting Officer and to the offi- 
cers and men under inspection 



BY 



ELI A. HELMICK 

Colonel oj Infantry, Inspector General 
United States Armv 




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INTRODUCTION 

It is quite as important to have a command com- 
pletely equipped as it is to have it thoroughly 
trained. It is also important that a commander be 
able quickly to determine whether his command is 
completely equipped; and if not, what the 
shortages are. This cannot be done, however, with 
a command even as small as a company unless 
some systematic scheme or method is followed, and 
the difficulty becomes much greater as the size of 
the command increases. 

The instructions in the Infantry Drill Regula- 
tions on this subject are not satisfactory. If a 
minute inspection of the rifles is made as therein 
prescribed, the inspector must handle each one. It 
is readily seen how impracticable this becomes with 
a war strength regiment or battalion. Even if 
there be time for it, the physical exertion in- 
volved in the operation would make it impossible. 

The following system of inspecting and checking 
the field equipment of an infantry command is the 
result of a number of years' experience in inspect- 
ing infantry. If the instructions here provided for 
are carefully followed it will not be necessary for 
the inspecting officers to handle either arms or 
equipment, and if preparations have been properly 

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made, a regiment can be minutely inspected and its 
equipment carefully checked in one day. But to do 
this it is essential that the equipment be displayed 
so that not only the various articles can be seen but 
the marking observed without handling. It is not 
contended that the method of arrangement de- 
scribed and illustrated is the only one or even the 
best, but it has been found satisfactory. What is 
contended is that some system must be followed or 
confusion will result and time will be wasted. 

It is advisable that the checking be made by dis- 
interested officers ; hence arrangements should be 
made beforehand for an officer or officers of one 
company to check the equipment of another. In 
the lettered companies it is advisable to defer the 
checking of that part of the equipment to be made 
in ranks until the inspection of a battalion has been 
completed as company officers should be present 
with their company while it is being inspected. 

For the checking, a sheet has been prepared for 
the property of regimental headquarters (sheet 
A), one for battalion headquarters (sheet B), one 
each for the property of the headquarters com- 
pany (sheet C), the supply company (sheet D), 
machine gun company (sheet E), lettered com- 
panies (sheet F) and sanitary detachment (sheet 
G). The questions have been arranged in the 
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order in which it is thought the}^ should be taken 
up in the inspection. They cover all the property 
pertaining to the men and the organization to 
which they pertain. 

It is essential that the camp be made complete in 
every detail and that all property, including the 
personal property of every officer from the colonel 
down, be displayed for inspection and checking. 

If this method is carefully followed it will not 
only give exact knowledge of the completeness and 
serviceability of the equipment of the command but 
it will give also valuable instruction to officers of 
all grades in making efficient inspections. 

It must not be forgotten, however, that the value 
of an inspection like that of any other military 
exercise depends largely upon the attitude of the 
commander. If he is conscientious and in earnest 
it will accomplish its purpose; if he makes it a 
perfunctory exercise, it will largely be time wasted. 

The method of inspecting rifles and the question 
sheets used in checking equipment are those used 
by Brigadier General George Bell, Jr., U. S. A., 
formerly a member of the Inspector GeneraPs 
Department. 

Eli a. Helmick, 
Colonel, Inspector General, U. S. Armij. 



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GUIDE FOR INSPECTING AND CHECKING 

THE FIELD EQUIPMENT OF AN 

INFANTRY COMMAND 

The equipment assumed is equipment "A," with, 
or without rations, and with surplus kits. 

1. Formation: Columns of companies at 
half company distance: baggage and combat 
wagons on right flank of column where companies 
can easily obtain equipment. 

2. Preparation for Inspection : 

(a) Have flaps to ammunition pockets and 
First Aid pouches unsnapped and folded back so 
contents of pockets and pouches can be in- 
spected and markings of pouches observed. 

(b) Have identification tags exposed, the 
tape passing out between first and second button 
of shirt. If the tape comes out between buttons 
lower down the tag is liable to be drawn back in 
and hidden from view. 

The preparation described in (a) and (b) 
should be made immediately after the column has 
been formed so that all organizations may be in 
absolute readiness for the inspection at the hour 
designated. 

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(c) Cause rifles to be brought to the 
position of "Port," bolts removed and held in 
right hand by the side. (Plate 1). 




Plate 1 



(d) As soon as the inspector has passed 
him, cause each man to bring rifle to "right 
shoulder" (changing bolt to left hand), and 
depress the muzzle so that the barrel may be 
looked through from the rear. (Plate 2.) 

(e) When the inspector has passed the rear 
of each man, have bolt replaced, position of "fix 
bayonets" assumed, bayonet drawn and held 
horizontally in the right hand, point to left, ring 
up and inclined to front. Tlie bayonet should be 

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Plate 2 



held lightly between the thumb and fingers, back 
of the hand down, in order not to cover slot and 
ring of bayonet. (Plate 3.) 




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When inspection of bayonets is completed, 
cause them to be "fixed" and "unfixed" to see 
whether all can easily be attached and detached 
from the rifle. 

( f ) When the bayonets have been "unfixed," 
have oiler and thong cases and spare part con- 
tainers removed and prepared for inspection, as 
follows : partially insert brush in the muzzle of 
the rifle, thong with weight attached hanging be- 
side the barrel, the muzzle of which leans against 
the belt; remove the cover of oiler, and holding 
oiler in the left hand, insert the dropper into the 
oil with the right hand, and hold up, point of 
dropper down so a drop of oil will depend from 
the point as the inspector passes. 

Remove the contents of spare parts container 
and hold them in the left hand so the inspector 
can see them as he passes. (Plate 4.) 




Plate 4 



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In order that there may be no delay, the 
Inspector should inspect the succeeding company 
as to (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) while the 
preparation described in (f) is being made. 
Position (f) should be retained until checking 
officer has completed the checking to be done in 




Plate 5 
Arrangement of Equipment A 

ranks. This should begin as soon as inspection of 
the battalion is completed. 

3. As soon as checking in ranks of a battalion 
is completed, shelter tent camp is made and 
preparation for further inspection and checking 
carried out as follows : 

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(a) Field Kit, (less poncho), arranged by 
each man immediately in front of his own half of 
shelter tent so the marking on each article can 
be seen. (See plate 5 for arrangement.) 

The plate shows bacon and condiment can 
empty. If these arc to be inspected filled, the 
lid of the bacon can should be removed. The 




Plate (i 



tooth brush holder shown in the plate is not a 
prescribed article of the equipment. 

(b) Surplus Kit: Spread poncho on 
ground about one yard in front of the personal 
kit, marking of poncho exposed ; display the 
clothing on the poncho as follows: — O. D. shirt 

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spread out, buttons up, with sleeves folded to 
show elbows; breeches spread out with w^aist 
band on waist of shirt, flap unbuttoned and 
button-hole side turned back to show button 
holes and buttons; shoes, soles up, at feet of 
breeches, extra shoe strings across shoes ; under- 
shirt and drawers similarly displayed at side of 
outer clothing with socks spread out at feet of 
drawers. (See plate 6.) 

(c) Have company property displayed for 
inspection. In this display the water bag should 




Plate 7 



be hanging up ; fire irons erected and kettles and 
hooks attached; G. I. cans and bake pans sepa- 
rated and tops removed so they can be thorough- 

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\y inspected and quickly checked. All contain- 
ers, including field desk, should be open or ready 
to open })roiuptly wlien Inspector appears. (See 
plate 7.) 

(d) Have property of regimental and 
battalion headquarters displayed, and the per- 
sonal property of all officers so arranged that it 
can be (juickly inspected and checked. (See 
plate 8.) 







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Plate 8 

(e) Have picket lines stretched and animal ; 
unsaddled or unpacked and ready for inspection 
of backs and feet. 

(f) As soon as the shelter tent camp has 
been comjjleted and property displayed for 
inspection, liave tlie men sit on the ground in 
front of and facing their tents, remove their 
shoes and socks, drawing tlie latter, bottoms up, 

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over their hands, and phicing tlie former, soles 
up, beside their }:are feet whicli rest on tlieir 
leggins. (See plate 9.) 













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Plate 9 

This is the position of inspection of feet. The 
above description applies to Headquarters and 
Machine Gun Companies and Sanitary Detach- 
ments of the regiment. 

(g) Have baggage and combat wagons, as 
soon as unloaded, assembled with remainder of 
train and held in readiness for such maneuvers 
in driving as the inspector may desire. At ter- 
mination of this maneuvering cause the train to 
be again assembled and spare parts and acces- 
sories to be displayed for inspection and check- 
ing (plate 10), and the clothing and personal 

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Plate It) 



equipment of members of the Supply Company, 
Including surplus kits, to be made ready for 
inspection. (See plate 11.) 




Plate 1 1 



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Sheet "X" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 

REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS 

In submitting replies to questions an O. K., or check mark 
opposite question will indicate that there is no defect. 
Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil and signed 
by checking officer. In noting such defects, questions may be 
indicated by numbers, and thus save unnecessary writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 
Officeji After Camp Has Been Made: 
1. Did Regimental Headquarters have all 
articles mentioned below .^ If not, state what 
r.rticles were short. 

Quartermaster: No. 

a. Axes and helves 1 

b. Bedding Rolls 3 

c. Buckets, G. 1 1 

d. Candles Supplied when necessary. 

(if no mineral oil) 

e. Colors, National, silk 1 

f . Colors, Regimental, silk 1 

g. Desk, field, small and con- 

tents 3 

(For contents see Note 29, page 565, G. O. 39, W. D. 
1915.) 

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No. 

h. Flag, Chaplain's 1 

i. HandcuflFs, pairs 1 

j. Lanterns, combination, coni- 

])lete 2 

k. Matches, boxes 12 

1. Nails, horseshoe, lbs 1 

ni. Oil, mineral, gallons 3 

n. Pickaxes and helves 1 

o. Salt, rock, lbs 1 

J). Shoes, extra, for horses, lbs.. . 5 

q. Shovels, S. H 1 

s. Tents, shelter, complete, 

mounted 3 

t. Pins, tent, shelter 10 

u. Poles, tent, shelter 2 

V. Grain, days, each animal. ... 2 

2. Did Regimental Commander and staff have 
all their personal equipment? If not, what was 
short? 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "B" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 

(Battalion) . = . 

BATTALION HEADQUARTERS 

In submitting replies to questions, an O. K., or check 
mark opposite question will indicate that there is no defect. 
Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil and signed 
by the checking officer. In noting such defects, questions 
may be indicated by numbers, and thus save unnecessary 
writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 
Officer After Camp Has Been Made: 
1. Did each Battalion have all the articles 
given below? If not, state what articles were short. 
Quartermaster: No. 

a. Axes and helves 8 

b. Bedding Rolls 2 

c. Buckets, G. 1 1 

d. Candles '. Supplied when necessary 

(if no mineral oil) 

e. Colors 1 

f. Desks, field, small and contents 1 

(For contents see Note 29, page 565, G. O. 39, W. D. 
1915.) 

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No. 

g. Handcuffs, pairs 1 

h. Lantern, combination, complete 1 

i. Matches, boxes <> 

j. Menders, harness 1 

k. Nails, horseshoe, pounds 2 

1. Oil, mineral, gallons 2 

m. Pickaxes and helves 8 

n. Salt, rock, lbs 1 

o. Shoes, extra, horse, lbs 2 

p. Shoes, mule, fitted, lbs 16 

q. Shoes, mule, extra, lbs 4 

r. Shovels, S. H 8 

s. Sling, color O. D 1 

t. Tents, shelter, complete, 

mounted 1 

(Until exhausted— G. O. 22, W. D. 1915.) 

u. Grain: Reserve, days (each 

wagon) 36 lbs. 

V. Rations: Reserve (each wag- 
on) 2 

w. Rations: Field, days, per 

man on ration section 2 

X. Rations: Reserve, days, per 

man on ration section 1 

Ordnance : 

y. Packs, small arms ammunition 2 

z. Repair material, combat, chest 

or box (Arm repair chest) 1 

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aa. Ammunition, combat 120 per rifle 

21 per pistol 
bb. Range Finder (80 c. m. base 

with case and tripod) 1 

(Accounted for by company to which assigned, on its 
Return of Unit Accountability equipment.) 

Engineer : 

cc. Reconnaissance Equipment. . . 1 

2, How many rifles are equipped with spare 

part containers? 

(All rifles manufactured since Oct. 1910, will hold either 
the spare part container or the oil and thong case. With 
commands equipped with these rifles t!ie odd numbered men 
should carry oil and thong case and the even numbered men 
the spare part container.) 

3. Did Major and Staff have all their personal 
equipment? If not, what was short? 

Name 

Rank and Regiment 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "C" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 



HEADQUARTERS COMPANY 

In submitting replies to questions, an O. K., or a check 
mark, opposite the question will indicate that there is no 
defect. Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil 
and signed by the Checking Officer. In noting these defects 
questions may be indicated by number, and thus save 
unnecessary writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Inspecting 
Officer: 

1. Were the men well set up and soldierly in 
appearance.'^ 

2. Were the uniforms neat and clean .^ 

3. Were the men cleanly shaven and was their 
hair closely trimmed.^ 

4. Were the arms properly oiled, clean and 
free from rust.? 

5. Were the haversacks and packs uniformly 
and properly made up.? 

6. Was the camp properly made and was the 
equipment displayed as prescribed.? 

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7. Were the saddles and bridles in good condi- 
tion? 

8. Were bridles properly fitted? 

9. Were all the mounted orderlies good horse- 
men? If not, who were not and in what were they 
deficient ? 

10. What were the general appearance and 
condition of the men's feet at inspection? 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 
Officer. While Company Is in Ranks: 

11. Did every man in the company have an 
identification tag marked properly with his name, 
rank, etc. ? 

12. How many officers at inspection? 

13. How many enlisted men at inspection? 

14. Had each enlisted man the complete equip- 
ment prescribed? If not, state shortages. 

15. Were the prescribed arms and annnunition 
carried as ordered? 

16. Had each musician his proper band instru- 
ment ? 

17. Were all the band instruments in good 
condition? 

18. Were there any shortages in number of 
animals ? 

19. Any gray animals? 

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20. Were tlie liorscs' tails docked? (Pro- 
hibited bj A. R. 1068.) 

21. Were the horses' manes and forelocks 
clipped ? 

(Can be done only under order of the regimental, or 
separate squadron, or battalion commander, A. R. 1068.) 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 

Officer After Sheeter Camp Has 

Been Made 

22. Had eacli enlisted man the complete equip- 
ment prescribed.^ If not, state shortage. 

23. Was his clothing, including that in 
surplus kit, as prescribed and in good condition.^ 

24. At the inspection, how many men had 
corns, or needed treatment for their feet.^ 

25. Were any cases of "dhobie" or other itch 
found on feet.^ If so, state how many. 

26. Were all men receiving treatment for bad 
feet when needed ? 

27. Were all socks worn at inspection in good 
condition.? If not, how many were in bad order .^^ 

28. How many did not wear woolen socks .? If 
any, state by whom authority to wear other than 
woolen was given and the necessity for same. 

29. Were all shoes worn at inspection "broken 
in" and in serviceable condition.? 

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30. Was all clothing serviceable and only that 
prescribed? 

31. Were the Descriptive Cards of public 
animals complete in all particulars, especially as 
regards hoof marks? 

32. Were there any animals with sore backs? 
If so, how many? 

33. Was every animal properly branded? 

34. Was every animal properly hoof marked? 

35. Was every animal properly shod? 

36. Were animals watered and fed three times 
a day as required? 

37. Did any animals have thrush or scratches? 
If so, how many? 

38. Was every animal serviceable and suitable 
for work required? If not, answer in full. 

39. Were any animals injured or sick? If so, 
state number, the nature of injury or cause of sick- 
ness. 

40. Were the animals properly groomed and 
taken care of? How many not so? 

41. Were all the animals in good condition? 

42. Had this company: 

a. 1 marking? outfit for leather? 

b. 1 markinji: outfit for metal? 

c. 1 stencil outfit? 

d. 1 stencil, personal equipment? 

e. 1 set wagon stencils? 

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i. 1 arm repair chest? 

^. 5 (4 only, if cha})lain has field rank) sets officer's 
horse equipment? 

43. Had the company all of Its organization 
equipment as per G. O. 39, W. D. 1915, as 
amended? 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "D'" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 

Supply Company 
In submitting replies to questions, an O. K., or a check 
mark, opposite the question will indicate that there is no 
defect. Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil 
and signed by the Checking Officer: In noting these defects, 
questions may be indicated by number, and thus save un- 
necessary writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Inspecting 
Officer: 

1. Were the men cleanly shaven and was their 
hair closely trimmed? Were their uniforms neat 
and clean .^ Were their arms properly oiled and 
free from rust.^^ 

2. Did the appearance of the train indicate 
careful supervision and inspection by the com- 
manding officer of the Supply Company.^ 

3. Were wagon covers neatly and uniformly 
lashed? 

4. Did appearance of animals indicate proper 
grooming? 

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5. Were all bridles and collars properly fitted? 

6. Did the breeching fit in all cases? 

7. Were the harnesses in good condition? If 
not, how many were not so? 

8. Were all the riding animals pertaining to 
the train in good condition and their equipment in 
good order? 

9. Were the wagons in good condition? If not, 
in what particulars were they lacking? 

10. Were wagoners competent? Did they 
know how to handle and care for their animals? 

Information To Be, Obtained by Checking 
Officer: 

11. How many officers at inspection? 

12. How many enlisted men at inspection? 

13. Were there any shortages in the personnel 
of the train? If so, state shortages. 

14. Had each man the complete equipment 
prescribed? If not, state shortages. 

15. Was their clotliing serviceable, all that is 
prescribed, and in good condition? Report any 
shortages. 

16. Were the prescribed arms on hand? 

17. Was the proper amount of ammunition on 
hand? Was it carried as prescribed? 

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18. Were the identification tags marked pro- 
perly with name, company, rank, etc.? 

19. Was every animal properly branded.^ 

20. Was every animal properly hoof marked.^ 

21. Was every animal properly shod.'^ 

22. Were animals watered and fed three times 
a day as required.^ 

23. Had any animals thrush or scratches? If 
so, how many? 

24. Was every animal serviceable and suitable 
for work required? If not, answer in full. 

25. Were any animals injured or sick? If so, 
state number, and nature of injury and cause of 
sickness. 

26. Were the animals properly hitched up in 
all cases? If not, what were the faults observed? 

27. Were the Descriptive Cards of public 
animals complete in all particulars, especially as 
regards hoof marks? 

28. Were there any shortages in the number of 
animals, either riding or draft? 

29. Any gray animals? 

30. Were all wagons numbered and marked as 
prescribed? 

31. Were all spare parts numbered with the 
number of wagon? 

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32. Were all tlie prescribed spare parts 
carried? 

38. Were holts, l)uckles, rings, snaps, etc., for 
wagons and ambulances checked up and counted to 
see that they agree with the list in General Orders 
No. 39, W. D. 1915.? 

34. Had the company 

(a) 1 stencil personal equipment? 

(b) 2 sets officer's horse equipment? 

35. Had it the prescribed blacksmith's and 
saddler's tools.? 

36. Had it all of its organization equipment 
as prescribed in G. O. 39, W. D., 1915, as 
amended ? 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "E'-' 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 



Machine Gux Company 
In submitting replies to questions, an O. K., or a check 
mark ojjposite the question will indicate that there is no 
defect. Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil 
and signed by the Checking Officer. In noting these defects, 
questions may be indicated by number and thus save un- 
necessary writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Inspecting 
Officer : 

1. Were the men well set up and soldierly in 
appearance? 

2. Were the uniforms neat and clean? 

3. Were the men cleanly shaven, and was their 
hair closely trimmed? 

4. Were the arms properly oiled, clean and 
free from rust? 

5. Were the haversacks and packs uniformly 
and properly made up? 

6. Was the camp properly made and w^as the 
equipment displayed as prescribed? 

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7. What was the conditions of the arms? 

8. Was every animal serviceable and suitable 
for the work required? If not, answer in full. 

9. Did all the aparejos fit the animals? 

10. What were the general appearance and 
condition of the men's feet at inspection? 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 
Officer While Company Is in Ranks: 

11. How many officers at inspection? 

12. How many enlisted men at inspection? 

13. Were there any shortages in the personnel 
of the Machine Gun Company? If so, what? 

14. Were the prescribed arms on hand? 

15. Were there any shortages in the number 
of animals? 

16. Any gray animals? 

17. Was the ammunition prescribed for each 
gun carried properly? 

18. Were the identification tags marked 
properly with name, company, rank, etc.? 

Information To Be Obtained by Checking 

Officer After Shelter Tent Camp Has 

Bee,n Made : 

19. Had each man the complete equipment 
prescribed? If short, what articles missing? 

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20. At inspection, how many men had corns, 
or needed treatment for their feet? 

21. Were any cases of "dhobie" or other itch 
found on feet at inspection? How many? 

22. Were all men receiving treatment for bad 
feet when needed? 

23. (a) Were all socks worn at inspection 
and in surplus kits in good condition? (b) How 
many were not ? 

24. How many men did not wear woolen socks? 
If any, state by whom authority to wear other than 
woolen was given and the necessity for same. 

25. Were all shoes worn at inspection and in 
surplus kits in serviceable condition? 

26. Was all clothing worn at inspection and in 
surplus kits in serviceable condition? 

27. Were the enlisted men properly instructed 
in packing the animals? 

28. Was the proper amount of ammunition on 
hand? 

29. Was every animal properly branded? 

30. Was every animal properly hoof marked? 

31. Was every animal properly shod? 

32. Were animals watered and fed three times 
a day as required? 

33. Had any animal thrush or scratches? If 
so, how many.? 

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84. Were horses' tails docked? (Prohibited 
by A. R. 1068.) 

35. Were horses' manes and forelocks clipped.^ 
(Can be done only under order of a regimental, or 

separate squadron or battalion commander, as prescribed in 
A. R. 1068.) 

36. Were any animals injured or sick.? If so, 
state number, nature of injury and cause of sick- 
ness. 

37. Were there any animals with sore backs.? 
If so, how many.? 

38. Were the animals properly groomed and 
taken care of.? How many not so.? 

39. Were all bridles properly fitted.? 

40. Were the aparejos in good condition and 
properly set up.? 

41. (a) Were the machine guns complete in 
all parts.? (b) Were the tellescopic sights, guns 
and all parts in good condition.? 

42. Was the company provided with all pre- 
scribed Machine Gun equipment.? 

43. Had the company 

(a) 1 stencil, personal equipment? 

(I)) 1 Range Finder with carrying case and tripod? 

(c) 1 Pistol cleaning kit? 

(d) 4. sets officer's horse equipment? 

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44. Had the company its complete company 
organization equipment as prescribed in G. O. 39, 
W. D. 1915, as amended? 

45. Had the company the prescribed black- 
smitli's and saddler's tools .^ 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "F" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 
(Company) 



Lettered Companies 
In submitting replies to questions, an O. K. or a check 
mark opposite the question will indicate that there is no 
defect. Defects may be noted on separate sheets in pencil 
and signed by the Checking Officer. In noting these defects, 
questions may be indicated by number and thus save un- 
necessary writing. 

Information To Be Obtained by Inspecting 
Officer: 

1. Were the men well set up and soldierly in 
appearance.^ 

2. Were tlie uniforms neat and clean .^ 

3. Were the men cleanly shaven and was their 
hair closely trimmed.^ 

4. Were the arms properly oiled, clean and 
free from rust.^ 

5. Were the haversacks and packs uniformly 
and properly made up.^ 

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6. Was the camp properly made and was the 
equipment displayed as prescribed? 

7. What were the general appearance and con- 
dition of the men's feet at inspection? 
Information to be Obtained by Checking 

Officer While Company is in Ranks: 

8. How many officers at inspection? 

9. How many enlisted men at inspection? 

10. Was proper number of rounds of ammuni- 
tion in belts as prescribed, and was it carried 
properly in every pocket? 

11. Were there any defective pockets in the 
ammunition belts? 

12. Were there any canteen covers unservice- 
able? 

13. Were all First Aid packets in serviceable 
condition and carried as prescribed? 

14. (a) Were all First Aid pouches service- 
able; (b) how many unserviceable? 

15. How many rifles at the inspection? 

16. Did every rifle have serviceable brush and 
thong; also oil as prescribed? 

17. (a) Were the two telescopic sights and 
the two rifles in each company fitted for those 
sights carried? (b) If not, why not? 

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18. Were the bayonets and scabbards clean 
and in good condition? 

19. Was the entire equipment uniformly 
carried.^ 

20. Were the haversacks uniformly and pro- 
perly packed, and were all straps for carrying 
them serviceable in every way.^ 

21. Was the bacon can carried top up.^ 
(When rations are ordered carried.) 

22. Was the pack properly and uniformly 
packed.^ 

23. Were intrenching tools complete in each 
squad and carried as prescribed.^ 

24. Did every man have a properly marked 
identification tag with his name, company, rank, 
etc.? 

25. Did 1st sergeants and musicians have 
pistols ; were they clean and serviceable, and was 
prescribed ammunition carried properly.? 

26. Did each 1st sergeant carry a watch com- 
pass, a pair of field glasses EE, a five-foot tape and 
whistle.? 

27. Did each sergeant carry a watch compass.? 
Did two sergeants in each company carry field 
glasses EE.? 

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28. Did each bugler carry a bugle, a bugle 
sling, a fieid glass (A or B), a flag kit (Infantry 
combination), a wire cutter and carrier, a field 
message book, a pencil and a whistle? (Par. 338, 
S. C. M. 7, 1915.) 

Information To Be Obtainp:d by Checking 

Officer After Shelter Tent Camp Has 

Been JMade : 

29. (a) Did each officer have full equipment 
as prescribed.^ (b) State shortages. 

30. At inspection, how many men had corns or 
needed treatment for their feet.^ 

31. (a) Were any cases of "dhobie" or other 
itch found on feet.^ (b) How many.^ 

32. Were all men receiving treatment for bad 
feet when needed.^ 

33. (a) Were all socks worn at inspection in 
good condition.^ (b) How many were in bad 
order.? 

34. How many men did not wear woolen socks .'^ 
If any, state by whom authority to wear other 
than woolen was given, and necessity for same. 

35. Were all shoes worn at inspection "broken 
in" and in serviceable condition .^^ 

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36. Was all clothing serviceable, and only that 
prescribed? 

37. Were canteens full and in good condition .^ 

38. Were cups in good condition.^ 

39. Were all articles prescribed for haversacks 
carried and were they in good serviceable condi- 
tion.^ 

40. Were the contents of condiment cans as 
prescribed for number of days rations ordered.^ 

41. (a) Were all prescribed articles carried 
in the pack.^ (b) Were they all in good condi- 
tion and serviceable.^ 

42. Was all equipment properly marked as 
prescribed with company, regiment, and number.^ 

(All articles are not required to be marked exactly alike, 
but each kind of article should be marked in the same place 
and manner. Articles should be marked only as prescribed 
for the article itself.) 

43. Where were the following articles carried ; 
viz: (a) screw drivers (rifle min. 12, max. 18 per 
company); (b) roll of adhesive tape (1 roll to 
every 20 men per annum, to be used in field only) ; 
(c) boxes of foot powder (I4 pound can per man 
per annum, to be used in the field only — M. M. D. 
pp. 843, 255) ; (d) housewives and (e) jointed 
cleaning rods (12 per company) .? 

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Surplus Kits 

44. D'id each man inspected have a surplus kit 
complete as prescribed? 

45. (a) Was each pair of shoes in surplus kit 
"broken in" and serviceable.^ (b) How many 
were unserviceable.? 

46. (a) Was every pair of woolen socks in 
surplus kits inspected.? (b) How many were un- 
serviceable.? 

47. (a) Was every suit of under clothes in 
the surplus kits inspected.? (b) How many were 
unserviceable.? 

48. (a) Was every shirt, O. D., in surplus 
kits, inspected.? (b) How many were unservice- 
able.? 

49. (a) Was every pair of breeches in sur- 
plus kits inspected.? (b) How many were un- 
serviceable.? 

50. (a) Was every extra pair of shoe lacings 
in surplus kits inspected.? (b) How many were 
unserviceable.? 

51. Did each company have all the articles 
given below.? If not, state what articles were 
short ; 

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Qu artermaster : No\ 

a. Axes and helves 2 

1). Bags, water sterilizing 1 

c. Bars, mosquito, single. 50 

d. Bedding rolls 1 for each officer, 

e. Buckets, G. 1 2 

f. Candles (if no oil carried) — 

g. Cooking utensils, March kit 1 

(G. O. 39/15, 8/'15, 22/15.) 

h. Desk, field, small and contents 1 

(G. O. 39/15-8/15.) 

i. Head nets, mosquito 7 

j. Lanterns, combination, complete. ... 2 

k. Matches, boxes 21 

1. Oil, mineral, gals 3 

m. Oil, Neatsfoot, pints 2 

n. Pick axes and helves 2 

o. Powder, Hypo, of lime, tubes 50 

p. Shovels, S. H 2 

q. Soap, issue, lbs 12 

r. Stretcher, shoe 1 

s. Tents, shelter, complete 3 

t. Tents, fly, wall 1 

u. Barber kit 1 

(G. O. 39/15.) 

V. Utters 1 

w. Rations-Field, days i)er man 2 

X. Rations-Reserve, days ])er man 1 



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No, 

Ordnance: , 

'. Stencil, personal equipment 1 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checking Officer. 



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Sheet "G" 

QUESTIONS FOR AN INSPECTION OF 

EQUIPMENT "A" AND SURPLUS KITS 

PRESCRIBED IN EQUIPMENT "B" 



(Regiment) 



Sanitary Detachment 



In .siibmitting replies to questions, an O. K. or check 
mark opposite the question will indicate that there is no 
defect. Defects may be noted on separate sheet in pencil 
and signed by Checking Officer. In noting these defects, 
questions may be indicated l)y numbers, and thus save un- 
necessary writing. 

IxFORMATIOX To Be OBTAINED BY INSPECTING 

Officer : 

1. Were the men well set up and soldierly in 
appearance? 

2. Were the uniforms neat and clean? 

3. Were the men cleanly shaven and was their 
hair closely trimmed? 

4. Were the arms properly oiled, clean and 
free from rust? 

5. Were the haversacks and packs uniformly 
and properly made up? 

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6. Was the camp properly made, and was the 
equipment displayed as prescribed? 

7. Was the entire equipment uniformly 
carried ? 

[XFORMATIOX To Be ObTAIXED BY THE ChECKIXG 

Officer While. Detachmext Is ix Raxks : 

8. How many officers at inspection ? 

9. How many enlisted men at inspection? 

10. Was ammunition the amount prescribed, 
and was it carried properly? 

11. Were there any defective magazine 
pockets? 

12. Were any canteen covers unserviceable? 

13. .Were all First Aid packets in serviceable 
condition and carried as prescribed? 

14. (a) Were all First Aid pouches service- 
able? (b) How many unserviceable? 

15. How many pistols at the inspection? 

16. Were the haversacks and straps service- 
able? 

IT. Was the roll properly and uniformly 
packed? 

18. Did every man have a properly marked 

identification tag with his name, detachment, rank, 

etc.? 

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To be supplied 
as soon as 
^-available. 



19. Did the Detachment have the proper num- 
ber of animals? 

Information To Be Obtained by the Checking 

Officer After Shelter Tent Camp Has 

Been Made: 

20. Did each Medical Officer have the follow- 
ing individual equipment, (Par. 864, M. M. D.) : 

a. Belt, web, Medical Officer's 

b. Case, instrument (Par. 919) 

c. Case, medicine (Par, 920) 

f. Syringe, hypo. (Par. 956) 

d. Diagnosis tags, book 

e. Flask, empty, for morphine 

g. Needles, extra for same 12 

h. Thermometer, clinical 1 

21. At inspection, how many men had corns or 
needed treatment for their feet.^^ 

22. What were the general appearance and 
condition of feet at inspection.^ 

23. (a) Were any cases of "dhobie" or other 
itch found on feet. ^ (b) How many. ^ 

24. Were all men receiving treatment for bad 
feet when needed.^ 

25. (a) Were all socks worn at inspection in 
good condition.^ (b) How many were in bad 
order .^ 

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26. How many men did not wear woolen socks ; 
if any, state by whom authority to wear other than 
woolen was given, and the necessity for same. 

27. Were all shoes worn at inspection "broken 
in" and in serviceable condition? 

28. Was all clothing serviceable, and only that 
prescribed? 

29. Were canteens full and in good condition? 

30. Were cups in good condition? 

31. Were all articles prescribed for haversack 
carried, and were they in good serviceable condi- 
tion? 

32. Were the contents of ration bags as pre- 
scribed for number of days rations ordered? 

33. (a) Were all prescribed articles carried 
in roll? (b) Were they all in good condition and 
serviceable? 

34. Did each enlisted man have the following 
individual equipment: 

a. Belt, web, M. D T 

b. Belt, web, contents of (Par. M. M. D. 

907) 1 To be supplied 

c. Hand axe, Inf. and carrier lias soon as 



d. Pouch for diagnosis tags and instru- 

ments 1 

e. Ration bags, pairs 1 

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35. Was all the equipment properly marked as 
prescribed? 

(All articles are not required to be marked exactly 
alike, but each kind of article should be marked in the same 
place and manner. Articles should be marked only as pre- 
scribed for the article itself.) 

36. Did each officer and each mounted enlisted 
man have all his horse equipment.^ 

37. Were animals in good condition and well 
shod ? 

38. Were any animals docked or roached.^ 

39. Was the liarness well cared for.^ 

40. Did the collars fit the animals.^ 

41. Were the ambulances in good condition 
and fully equipped.^ 

Surplus Krrs 

42. Did each man inspected liave a surplus kit, 
completed as prescribed.'' 

43. (a) Was each pair of shoes in surplus 
kit "broken in" and serviceable.^ (b) How many 
were unserviceable ? 

44. (a) Was every pair of woolen socks in 
surplus kits inspected.? (b) How man}^ were 
unserviceable ? 

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45. (a) Was every suit of under clothes in 
surplus kits' inspected? (b) How many were un- 
serviceable? 

46. (a) Was every shirt, O. D. in surplus 
kits inspected? (b) How many were unservice- 
sible? 

47. (a) Was every pair of breeches in sur- 
plus kits inspected? (b) How many were unser- 
nceable ? 

48. (a) Was every extra pair of shoe lac- 
ings in surplus kits inspected? (b) How many 
^^ere unserviceable? 

49. Did the detachment have all the articles 
^iven below? If not, state what articles were 
short : 

No. 

a. Bars, mosquito : . . . . 8 

b. Candles 

c. Desk, field. No. 2 1 

d. Head nets 2 

e. Horses, for men G 

f . Horses, for officers 

g. Matches 6 

h. Nails, horse shoe, pounds 2 

i. Oil, gallons 2 

j. Oil, Neatsfoot, pints 1 

k. Salt, rock, lbs 2 

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No. 
1. Extra shoes: 

1. For horses, lbs 9 

2. For mules, lbs 1 

m. Housewives 2 

n. Soap, lbs 3 

o. Tents, shelter, complete 1 

p. Tents, shelter, complete, small — (until exhausted) 1 

q. Pack Mules, with halter and strap 1 

Loaded on right side of 'pack: 

r. Medical and surgical chest 1 

Loaded on left side of pack: 

s. Axe, short handled 1 

t. Box, pack mule. No, 1 1 

u. Candles, lantern 8 

V. Guidons, ambulances (without staff) 2 

w. Lanterns, folding 2 

X. Lime, hypo chlorite, tubes 10 

y. Litters, with slings 9 

z. Nails, horseshoe, lbs 2 

aa. Shoes, mule fitted 2 

bb. Shoes, fitted, for mounts 18 

cc. Surgical dressings, box of (contents only) 1 

dd. Wire cutters 1 

Loaded on top of Pack: 

ee. Bag, nose 1 

ff. Bag, water, sterilizing 1 

gg. Brush, horse 1 

hh. Bucket, G. 1 1 

ii. Comb, curry 1 

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jj. Fly, wvili tent, small, with ropes 1 

kk. Paek saddle 1 

11. Pins, tent, small G 

(Name) 

(Rank and Regiment) 

Checkina Officci . 



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